Last-Minute Gift Guide

Shop Local, Even at the Last Minute

The nonshoppers guide to more than 30 stores packed with gift-giving goodness

By Amy Dalness with contributions by Heather Apodaca

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Shopping can be a bear. And with the holiday season looming ever closer, it can be a nagging bear that should really offer you some Xanax and a time machine. But waiting until the last minute doesn’t mean you have to resort to big-box stores or thrusting yourself into the crowd at the mall. Armed with the right knowledge and a cool head, you can get all the right gifts while supporting Burque businesses.